Research Article | Published: 01 September 2008

New mangrove habitats and additions to the flora of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India

P. K. Swain, N. Rama Rao and Sanjai Mohan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 431-434 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-29492Y | Cite this article

Abstract

This paper deals with two mangrove habitats reported for the first time from the East Coast of Andhra Pradesh. Four mangroves species, four mangrove associates and two Seagrasses are reported here for the first time from these habitats. These species form additions to the flora of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh.

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Swain, P.K., Rao, N.R. and Mohan, S., 2008. New mangrove habitats and additions to the flora of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(3), pp.431-434. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-29492Y

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